Alarm going off
5th Wheeling
Joined: Jan 2024
Posts: 26
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From: Tucson, AZ
My alarm was randomly going off. I came here looking for answers expecting to find low battery or faulty connection or something similar…
and you’re telling me it was that MOTH I just kicked out of the truck??! Cmon 😂😂😂 that’s hilarious
God bless the internet
God Bless America 🇺🇸
Happy Memorial Day Weekend 🫡
and you’re telling me it was that MOTH I just kicked out of the truck??! Cmon 😂😂😂 that’s hilarious
God bless the internet
God Bless America 🇺🇸
Happy Memorial Day Weekend 🫡
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2020
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As stated in the post above yours, that would be required on every exit. It does not save that setting through multiple key cycles.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 200
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From: Spokane, WA
I read the post as it was in the ask on exit setting. That was how my truck was delivered. Changes made here have been staying for me. Another option if they aren't for others is to change via Forscan
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Lead Driver
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Ok, nice that it works in your truck. There have been many owners who find that with each cycle the alarm setting reverts back to all sensors. Even after making the selection to perimiter only in the settings. I haven't read of a Forscan fix, is that in the spreadsheets? Some have gone as far as unplugging the overhead sensors for a more long lasting solution.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 200
Likes: 30
From: Spokane, WA
Ok, nice that it works in your truck. There have been many owners who find that with each cycle the alarm setting reverts back to all sensors. Even after making the selection to perimiter only in the settings. I haven't read of a Forscan fix, is that in the spreadsheets? Some have gone as far as unplugging the overhead sensors for a more long lasting solution.
https://www.fordtremor.com/threads/f...m.13258/page-3
Lead Driver
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I have not done the change as I haven't needed to, but members on the Tremor forum have and say that it works.
https://www.fordtremor.com/threads/f...m.13258/page-3
https://www.fordtremor.com/threads/f...m.13258/page-3
1st Gear
Joined: Jun 2024
Posts: 1
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Big Moth!
So the alarm started randomly going off this evening for some unknown reason. Took the dogs out there, searched all around. Nothing triggered. Went inside, alarm goes off again. Go outside. Shut off the alarm, lock the truck back up. I’m standing there, alarm goes off. Keeps going off intermittently now all night. Going to have to leave it unlocked but does anyone know why the alarm would do this?
looks like y’all were right. Big moth!
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 1,810
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From: Florida
The bug possibility is always there, but my truck and others have shown a propensity for the alarm to trigger that cannot be attributed to bugs, especially in Pennsylvania in the winter. Dealer could not fix yet.
But there's NO reason the sensors should be so sensitive the a bug could set it off. Bugs get into vehicles all the time. It's what they do. And Ford should account for this... you shouldn't have to worry about bugs setting off your vehicle alarm.
But there's NO reason the sensors should be so sensitive the a bug could set it off. Bugs get into vehicles all the time. It's what they do. And Ford should account for this... you shouldn't have to worry about bugs setting off your vehicle alarm.
1st Gear
Joined: Dec 2024
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I just connected with this forum and was searching for entries regarding my 2018 alarm going off occasionally. I see the entries regarding bugs in the cab. I discount this because it is December in Anchorage, AK with temp ranges now between +5 and +15 deg F. I also see questions regarding issues with hood alarms. I occasionally see an alarm on my console saying by hood is not secure. Can this message cause a parked truck alarm to turn on? If not, what else can cause my alarm to randomly go off?
Thanks for any usefull responses.
Doug
Thanks for any usefull responses.
Doug
Cross-Country
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 59
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From: Metro-west Boston
I just connected with this forum and was searching for entries regarding my 2018 alarm going off occasionally. I see the entries regarding bugs in the cab. I discount this because it is December in Anchorage, AK with temp ranges now between +5 and +15 deg F. I also see questions regarding issues with hood alarms. I occasionally see an alarm on my console saying by hood is not secure. Can this message cause a parked truck alarm to turn on? If not, what else can cause my alarm to randomly go off?
Thanks for any usefull responses.
Doug
Thanks for any usefull responses.
Doug